A magnificent connection with music
The English brand Ruark has always opted for evolutionary design, but in this case, they believed that a great leap had to be made. That is why they present the Premium R410 sound system, the first model of their upcoming 100 Series, which they have been developing for the last three years and combines their audio world experience with a surprising new design.
Alan O’Rourke, Ruark Managing Director, says: “Apart from the tweeter drivers used in our award-winning MR1 loudspeakers, absolutely everything on our 100 Series is brand new! After almost three years of development, we are excited about what the 100 Series offers and believe it will open an exciting new chapter for Ruark.”
Fully connected
Since LPs in the fifties, CDs in the eighties, and MP3s in the nineties, listening to music is constantly changing. Currently, a wide variety of streaming services allow us to access the music of always and the most current. With the Premium R410 sound system, you will have it all: you will be able to continue connecting it to your traditional devices, such as a turntable or a CD drive, but at the same time, Ruark has designed this new equipment so that you can enjoy streaming and so that you can take advantage of the maximum the myriad of music and radio services that are available on the Internet.
The Premium R410 sound system has a powerful processor, compatible with audio files and streaming of the highest quality; it also has integrated Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple Airplay 2, and Chromecast. The processor also provides a streamlined user interface for managing the R410’s RotoDial controller and smartphone apps and quickly displays interaction on the new high-resolution color screen. In addition, the screen’s vertical orientation emulates how we view music services on our smartphones to make it more intuitive and comfortable.
Designed for you to admire
With exquisite attention to detail, perfect proportions, and seventies-inspired styling, the R410 Premium Sound System is designed to look fabulous in any room. It is also made with top-quality materials. The grille and box are made from sustainable wood assembled and painted so that the resulting eco-friendly wood closely resembles slow-grown hardwoods but with the added benefit of consistent grain patterns and color less prone to fading. Change over time.
The RotoDial control system is a feature inherited from the R series of this brand; with some updates, it has been a unique feature of Ruark products since the introduction of the R1 in 2006. But for the 100 Series, they have further improved their design, making it a tactile pleasure. Additionally, a matching rechargeable remote control is included with the R410 Premium Sound System. It also allows connectivity via Bluetooth.
Designed for you to hear
The striking appearance of the 100 series also raises high expectations when it comes to sound, and of course, the R410 Premium Sound System meets them. A new, optimized acoustic enclosure offers ideal conditions for the new loudspeakers in the long-travel NS+ midrange and bass. These speakers are smaller than previous models and deliver powerful, controlled bass and natural midrange. With custom-built 20mm tweeters (these are the same as Ruark’s multi-award-winning MR1 speakers), they’ll take over. high frequencies, adding detail and musicality to the sound.
The 100 series marks a new phase for Ruark, and for the first time, they have included new-generation digital amplifiers for the R410. The compact form of these devices has allowed a complete two-channel amplifier assembly to be mounted directly to the rear of each mid-bass unit, keeping important signal paths optimized and as short as possible. Paired with audiophile-grade components, a Burr-Brown DAC, a fully active speaker system, and the latest audio processing technologies, it takes a magical leap in performance to bring you even closer to sounding the best.
Feature Summary
- Supports high-resolution music files up to 24-bit and 192 kHz.
- Streaming via Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple Airplay 2, and Chromecast built-in.
- DAB/DAB+/FM and internet radio, plus Bluetooth aptX HD connectivity.
- HDMI with eARC.
- High-resolution 4-inch color TFT.
- 120W RMS is a fully active Class D digital amplifier.
- 2 x 20mm silk dome tweeters and 2 x 100mm long-throw NS+ midbass units.
- Double bass-reflex acoustic enclosure.
